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    Home / Conditions / Anemia / Seven foods that help fight anaemia

    Seven foods that help fight anaemia

    If you’re anaemic, you’ll already know that late nights or working too hard aren’t always to blame for your constant tiredness. But what if we told you that making a few additions to your shopping basket could potentially improve your anaemia symptoms? Here’s our list of nutrient-packed foods that could work wonders for people with diet-related forms of this common condition.

    1. Dark-green leafy vegetables

    Whether its spinach, watercress or curly kale, these leafy greens are brimming with vitamins, minerals and fibre. They are a good source of iron which is essential for treating iron deficiency anaemia.

    1. Eggs

    As well as being tasty and versatile, the humble egg is also a rich source of iron and vitamin B12. Boosting your levels of these two nutrients may help keep anaemia symptoms, like tiredness and fatigue, at bay.

    1. Fish

    Rich in iron, fish is an essential part of a healthy diet and should be eaten at least twice a week. Choose salmon or cod for an added boost of vitamin B12.

    1. Meat

    Although red and white meat are good sources of several vitamins and minerals, red meat and liver is an excellent source of both vitamin B12 and iron.

    1. Fortified breakfast cereals

    This is a handy option for vegans suffering from anaemia as they may struggle to get enough vitamin B12 or iron in their diets.

    1. Nuts

    A handful of nuts is an ideal quick grab and go option to increase iron levels in the body, with pistachios containing the most compared to other nuts.

    1. Beans and pulses

    Store cupboard staples like chickpeas, lentils or kidney beans are a great source of protein, fibre and iron.

    Now that your shopping list is filled, make sure your diet includes a wide range of food so it’s healthy, balanced and delicious.

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    This advice should be used as a guide only and should not replace information provided by a doctor or medical professional.

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